question on disc to drum install on 66 (Please ASAP working on it now) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

williamsboys · 10-16-2011, 06:54 PM

im putting the kit on my 66 and im doing one side at a time. after installing the first side i noticed i couldn't turn it right by hand very fa, i looked behind it and it was hitting the bottom control arm. so i looked at the original side and the littlie metal stud that is hitting is way shorter then on the new spindle. Do i kust cut it to the old spindle size. Please help working on it now. thanks.

williamsboys · 10-16-2011, 07:07 PM

sorry. drum to disk. oops

**Clyde65** · 10-16-2011, 08:12 PM

drop spindle or stock? year of spindle?

williamsboys · 10-16-2011, 08:29 PM

not drop. not sure of the year its the brand new kit from brothers.

williamsboys · 10-16-2011, 08:31 PM

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williamsboys · 10-16-2011, 08:32 PM

i dont know if you can tell on the old one but on the new one the little stud that sticks out is a lil longer.

**Captainfab** · 10-17-2011, 12:21 AM

It sounds to me like you should call Brothers in the AM and see what they have to say. There are a few different spindles that you could have, so it is hard to diagnose on the internet not knowing exactly which spindle you have.

IMO if you are not going with a dropped spindle, you are better off with a OEM spindle.

TopFuel1966 · 10-17-2011, 02:09 AM

I had a similar situation with my '66 except my problem was the opposite. When I turned the wheels to the right the inside rim of the drivers side wheel drug on the lower control arm. I found that the LCAs were different in that the passenger side arm had a notch formed in the lower part of stop that is shown in the photo causing the wheels to turn too far to the right before the tang on the spindle contacted the stop. I replace the passenger side LCA with one off another '66 that did not have a notch in the stop like that driver's side arm and no more problem. It was my understanding that all the LCAs from '63 and up were the same but after my experience I don't believe that to be true. My truck was converted to disc brakes and 15" wheels by a p/o so I have no idea what year the passenger side LCA came from. Perhaps you have the spindles that mate with the notched stops.

williamsboys · 10-17-2011, 12:43 PM

Brothers said to just grind it down. Thanks for all the help guys.
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10-16-2011, 06:54 PM	#1
williamsboys Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: fairhope al Posts: 397	question on disc to drum install on 66 (Please ASAP working on it now) im putting the kit on my 66 and im doing one side at a time. after installing the first side i noticed i couldn't turn it right by hand very fa, i looked behind it and it was hitting the bottom control arm. so i looked at the original side and the littlie metal stud that is hitting is way shorter then on the new spindle. Do i kust cut it to the old spindle size. Please help working on it now. thanks.

10-16-2011, 07:07 PM	#2
williamsboys Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: fairhope al Posts: 397	Re: quistion on disc to drum install on 66 (Please ASAP working on it now) sorry. drum to disk. oops

10-16-2011, 08:12 PM	#3
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: quistion on disc to drum install on 66 (Please ASAP working on it now) drop spindle or stock? year of spindle? __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

10-16-2011, 08:29 PM	#4
williamsboys Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: fairhope al Posts: 397	Re: quistion on disc to drum install on 66 (Please ASAP working on it now) not drop. not sure of the year its the brand new kit from brothers.

10-16-2011, 08:31 PM	#5
williamsboys Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: fairhope al Posts: 397	Re: quistion on disc to drum install on 66 (Please ASAP working on it now) [IMG][/IMG]

10-16-2011, 08:32 PM	#7
williamsboys Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: fairhope al Posts: 397	Re: quistion on disc to drum install on 66 (Please ASAP working on it now) i dont know if you can tell on the old one but on the new one the little stud that sticks out is a lil longer.

10-17-2011, 12:21 AM	#8
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: question on disc to drum install on 66 (Please ASAP working on it now) It sounds to me like you should call Brothers in the AM and see what they have to say. There are a few different spindles that you could have, so it is hard to diagnose on the internet not knowing exactly which spindle you have. IMO if you are not going with a dropped spindle, you are better off with a OEM spindle. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

10-17-2011, 02:09 AM	#9
TopFuel1966 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 471	Re: question on disc to drum install on 66 (Please ASAP working on it now) I had a similar situation with my '66 except my problem was the opposite. When I turned the wheels to the right the inside rim of the drivers side wheel drug on the lower control arm. I found that the LCAs were different in that the passenger side arm had a notch formed in the lower part of stop that is shown in the photo causing the wheels to turn too far to the right before the tang on the spindle contacted the stop. I replace the passenger side LCA with one off another '66 that did not have a notch in the stop like that driver's side arm and no more problem. It was my understanding that all the LCAs from '63 and up were the same but after my experience I don't believe that to be true. My truck was converted to disc brakes and 15" wheels by a p/o so I have no idea what year the passenger side LCA came from. Perhaps you have the spindles that mate with the notched stops. Last edited by TopFuel1966; 10-17-2011 at 02:14 AM. Reason: sp

10-17-2011, 12:43 PM	#10
williamsboys Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: fairhope al Posts: 397	Re: question on disc to drum install on 66 (Please ASAP working on it now) Brothers said to just grind it down. Thanks for all the help guys. Posted via Mobile Device



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